Baby shower theme
A knitting party
Soft yarn, something warm to drink, and a cozy thing to make.
Knit invitations
Free designs with an RSVP link that tracks every reply. Tap one to start yours; your names, date and place fill in, and you can change the design any time.
Ideas for your knit party
Pick one or two from each and keep the rest simple.
Decor
- Raspberry, mustard and cream foil balloons
- Baskets of yarn balls as centerpieces
- A garland of pom-poms strung on twine across the wall
- A circle of chairs and floor cushions, each with a small throw blanket
Food
- Mini cinnamon rolls, spiraled like yarn
- Soft cheese, crackers and apple slices on a board
- Hot chocolate served warm, in a mug for each guest
- Sugar cookies shaped like mittens and sweaters
Cake
A cake piped to look like a knitted sweater, with a fondant ball of yarn and two pretzel-stick needles on top.
Favors
Optional. Something small and edible travels best.
Colors
DeepBrightPopSoft
Pick one bright color for balloons and napkins, and keep plates plain.
Activities for your knit party
How to play and what you need. Pick them in your plan and the supplies go on your shopping list.
Finger knitting
Show how to loop yarn over a finger and lift the bottom loop over the top one. Keep going until you have a long cord, then knot the ends into a bracelet or a headband. Work in pairs so older guests can help.
You’ll need: Chunky yarn, pre-cut in 4-foot lengths, A printed how-to sheet
Pom-pom making
Wrap yarn around a pom-pom maker or a cardboard ring about 40 times and tie it tight in the middle. A grown-up snips the loops open and trims it. String the pom-poms as a garland or tie them on a gift.
You’ll need: Yarn, Pom-pom makers or cardboard rings, Scissors (grown-ups only)
Yarn web
Sit in a circle. The first person holds the end of a ball of yarn, says one kind thing about the guest of honor, then tosses the ball to someone across the circle while holding on. Keep going until a web forms, then everyone lifts it together.
You’ll need: A big ball of yarn
Ball-winding race
Pairs get a loose skein. One holds it open on their hands while the other winds it into a ball. First pair with a neat ball wins; swap and go again.
You’ll need: Loose skeins of yarn, 1 per pair
Shop the knit look
Plates, decor, favors and a cake idea in the theme's colors. The Shop counts each one for your guest list.
What to do and when
The plan for a baby shower, counted back from the party day. Festidy puts real dates on it. See the full baby shower plan.
6 to 8 weeks out
- Pick a date, a start time, and a backup date
- Set a budget and choose your big two
- Write the guest list
- Choose a theme or a look
- Check in with the parents-to-be
- Lock in the location and a rain plan
- Note food, accessibility, and comfort needs
4 to 6 weeks out
- Decide on music and one main activity
- Add the registry to the invitation
- Book rentals if you need them
- Decide: cater, order trays, or cook
- Book a photographer or pick a friend to shoot
- Send the invitations
- Order the cake or dessertsCake idea: A cake piped to look like a knitted sweater, with a fondant ball of yarn and two pretzel-stick needles on top.
- Ask helpers and give them roles
- Make one contact and confirmation list
2 to 3 weeks out
- Order decor, tableware, and favorsDecor idea: Raspberry, mustard and cream foil balloons
- Plan the menu and check allergiesMenu idea: Mini cinnamon rolls, spiraled like yarn
- Plan two light games and a gift momentActivity idea: A finger-knitting station
- Follow up on RSVPs
- Build your one-stop shopping list
The week before
- Confirm every vendor
- Lock the headcount and shop for food and drinks
- Prep favors, decor, and a playlist
- Write the party-day schedule
- Send the final party note
The day before
- Pick up the cake and set up what you can
- Pack a party-day kit
- Charge devices and share the run sheet
- Make the final weather and space call
Party day
- Set up an hour before
- Run the party and finish on time
- Reset the space and check for left-behind items
After the party
- Share photos and settle any remaining balances
- Send thank-yous
- Save photos and notes for next year
- Leave a quick note for your future self
Party-day run of show
For a 2.5-hour party starting at 2 pm.
- Final setup and safety checkSetup crew gets food, activities, and the entrance ready.
- Arrivals and minglingGreeter welcomes guests and points them to drinks.
- Food and drinksFood lead sets out food and labels common allergens.
- Two light gamesEntertainment lead runs short games that don't put anyone on the spot.
- GiftsCo-host keeps a list of who gave what while gifts are opened.
- Cake and a toast to the parents-to-beThe host leads a short toast.
- Quick resetCollect gifts and check the space for left-behind items.
Free knit printables
Print at home on letter paper or card stock.
